I have been using a "corded" blower for the last 30 years. It worked good, but it was big, bulky and cumbersome dragging cords around the lot. Saw the add from pulse and (I'm old and don't like to spend money) thought, "you cheap curmudgeon, buy this. I bought it and WOW, it's like "Rip Van Winkle", waking up in the 21st century. The blower is lightweight, powerful so easy to use, effective and, no dragging around cords or messing with gasoline or walking behind carbon monoxide fumes. Thanks for making part of life easier!